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A Vintage Matchbox Models of Yesteryear 1912 Ford Model T Delivery Van - A vintage Matchbox Models of Yesteryear 1912 Ford Model T delivery van, manufactured in England. The model features a die-cast metal body finished in bright blue, complemented by a white textured plastic roof and a black chassis. The sides of the van are decorated with advertising livery for Cerebos Table Salt, featuring the slogan SEE HOW IT RUNS! and an illustration of a child with a salt cellar. The vehicle is fitted with gold-tone spoked wheels and a matching gold-tone radiator grille. The underside of the chassis bears raised cast lettering reading MADE IN ENGLAND, MATCHBOX, MODELS OF YESTERYEAR, 1912 FORD MODEL T, © 1978, and LESNEY PRODUCTS & CO LTD. The item is presented in its original straw-coloured window box, which is printed with models of Yesteryear, Y-12, and 1912 FORD T. A white adhesive label on the window reads HCP Auctions South West Lot 135 www.hcpauctions.net, and there is a handwritten pencil note on the top flap reading Cerebos SALT.